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Why A Black-Female VP Was A Must For Joe Biden

By Whitney Gresham In a historic decision foreshadowing a renewed commitment to social and racial justice in a possible Biden Administration, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden picked United States Senator Kamala Harris D-CA, to be his Vice Presidential running mate for November’s Presidential election.

to inspire crowds of young people and others with what the New York Times called her moments “raw political electricity” on the debate stage and Senate – especially when grilling members of the Trump Administration, such as Attorney General William Barr.

Her dynamism will be a significant asset to the Biden campaign, said Michigan Sen. Gary Peters.

Harris, 55, and the former California attorney general is the first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office by a major party.

She is also the first vice presidential candidate to graduate from a Howard University, a historical Black university and member of a Black woman’s sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Kamal Harris for years and know firsthand her commitment to fighting for the people of this country. From our work on the Senate Homeland Security Committee to keep Americans safe to fighting to protect access to affordable healthcare, I know Kamal can take any tough challenge and is ready to lead our country.”

Biden announced the selection over text message and a follow-up email to supporters: “Joe Biden here. Big news: I’ve chosen Kamala Harris as my running mate. Together, with you, we’re going to beat Trump.”

If Biden is elected as the nation’s 46th President in November, at 78-years-old, he will be the oldest person elected to the office. Given his age and the fact, he would be 82-years-old by the time he finishes his first term; there is a possibility he might not run for a second term, leaving his Vice President as the automatic front-runner for the Democratic nomination.

Harris herself made an unsuccessful run for President last year.

Although she fell short, had demonstrated an energetic and vigorous campaign style that drew thousands of supporters and energized Black women from across the country. She also had a gift for telling relatable stories of being raised by a divorced single mother in Oakland with her younger sister Maya. She was able

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Of more immediate concern is that Harris will immediately draw fire from the Trump camp. And considering how racist, sexist, and dishonest the Trump Administration and his reelection campaign have

demonstrated to be, there is a very real possibility she will be a lightning rod for attacks.

With polls showing Trump slipping further behind Biden in many states and most of his attacks on Biden proving ineffective, the Trump campaign will be looking to damage Biden’s running mate as much as it can.

Such an experience will pose a unique challenge to an African American female Vice- Presidential nominee and much of the Black community. Although President Obama had to endure racism during both of his campaigns, he did not have to run against an avowed racist such as Trump, who is already running an explicitly bigoted reelection campaign.

Nevertheless, the selection of a Black woman has energized much of the African American community.

Harris was spoken of as a consensus candidate who has national exposure after running a respectable race for President earlier in the year. A former state attorney general from California, she is also an adept fundraiser and has impressed many political observers with her calm demeanor and analytical style of debating. Her supporters argue she could best prosecute the case against the Trump Administration’s rampant corruption and debasement of the Department of Justice under Attor-

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100 Black Male Leaders Sign Statement For Black Woman VP More Than 100 Black Male Leaders Sign Statement Of Solidarity Requiring A Black Woman Vice President

#WinWithBlackWomen As someone who has said throughout the campaign that VP Joe Biden needs to choose a Black woman VP, the urgency for that pick has gone from something that SHOULD happen to something that HAS to happen. It disgusts us that Black women are not just being vetted in this VP process but unfairly criticized and scrutinized.

Was Joe Biden ever labeled “too ambitious” because he ran for president three times? Should President Obama not have made him the VP because he had to worry about his “loyalty” when he clearly had AMBITIONS to be president himself? Why does Senator Kamala Harris have to show remorse for questioning Biden’s previous stance on integrated busing during a democratic primary debate?

Have Democratic Party leaders, allies, or donors ever required Joe Biden to show remorse for the 1986 or 1988 Anti-Drug Abuse bills, which established mandatory minimum sentencing and subsequently crack-cocaine sentencing disparities, and by his own admission, led to mass incarceration? What about the 1994 Crime Bill? Let’s be clear about the kind of remorse and reckoning that matters in 2020 when the Black community is still suffering the consequences for these oppressive measures. So, Black women are the only

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Big Ten Postpones Football, Other Fall Sports; Hope To Play In Spring

By Dan McCaleb (The Center Square) – Big Ten conference presidents on Tuesday voted to postpone all fall sports, including lucrative football, and instead consider playing them in the spring.

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“The mental and physical health and welfare of our student-athletes has been at the center of every decision we have made regarding the ability to proceed forward,” Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren said in a statement. “As time progressed and after hours of discussion with our Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee, it became abundantly clear that there was too much uncertainty regarding potential medical risks to allow our student-athletes to compete this fall.”

Multiple media outlets reported Monday that the decision to cancel the fall season was made by university presidents Sunday, but the Big Ten denied that.

Pac-12 presidents and chancellors are also expected to vote to move their fall schedules to the spring during a meeting Tuesday.

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The Mid-American Conference was the first FBS conference to cancel its season when it did so Saturday.

The Big Ten includes the universities of Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers, Iowa, Illinois, Northwestern, Indiana, Wisconsin, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska and Purdue.

The economic ramifications of cancelling the season for Big Ten school communities is expected to be significant.

“We know how significant the student-athlete experience can be in shaping the future of the talented young women and men who compete in the Big Ten Conference,” Warren said. “Although that knowledge made this a painstaking de-

cision, it did not make it difficult. While I know our decision today will be disappointing in many ways for our thousands of student-athletes and their families, I am heartened and inspired by their resilience, their insightful and discerning thoughts, and their participation through our conversations to this point. Everyone associated with the Big Ten Conference and its member institutions is committed to getting everyone back to competition as soon as it is safe to do so.”

The other major conferences – the SEC, ACC and Big 12 – have not yet decided.

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ney General William Barr.

The first Black and Indian American woman to represent California in the United States Senate, Kamala Harris grew up believing in America’s promise and fighting to make sure that promise is fulfilled for all Americans.

Kamala’s father immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica to study economics, and her mother immigrated from India. Kamala’s mother told her growing up, “Don’t sit around and complain about things, do something,” which drives Kamala every day.

In 2010, Kamala became the first Black woman to be elected California Attorney General, overseeing the country’s second-largest Justice Department, only behind the U.S. Department of Justice. In this capacity, she managed a $735 million budget and oversaw more than 4,800 attorneys and other employees. As California Attorney General, Kamala fought for families and won a $20 billion settlement for California homeowners against big banks unfairly foreclosing on homes.

Kamala started fighting for working families in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, where she focused on prosecuting child sexual assault cases. From there, she became the first Black woman elected as San Francisco’s District Attorney. In this position, she started a program to provide first-time drug offenders second chances

Kamala worked to protect Obamacare, helped win marriage equality for all, defended California’s landmark climate change law, and won a $1.1 billion settlement against a for-profit education company that scammed students and veterans.

Kamala also fought for California communities

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Since being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016, Kamala has introduced and co-sponsored legislation to help the middle class, increase the minimum wage to $15, reform cash bail, and defend the legal rights of refugees and immigrants.

Kamala serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence that deals with the nation’s most sensitive national security and international threats. She also serves on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where she oversees the federal government’s response to natural disasters and emergencies, including the Trump administration’s response to COVID-19.

On the Senate Judiciary Committee, Kamala has held Trump administration officials accountable and was a powerful voice against Trump’s

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ones required to stay in their place and to show remorse for even questioning their own oppression?

For too long Black women have been asked to do everything from rally the troops to risk their lives for the Democratic Party with no acknowledgment, no respect, no visibility, and certainly not enough support. More than 700 Black women signed on to a letter demanding a Black woman VP. And we, black men, stand in solidarity with them.

Failing to select a Black woman in 2020 means you will lose the election.

We don’t want to choose between the lesser of two evils and we don’t want to vote the devil we know versus the devil we don’t because we are tired of voting for devils—period.

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Kamala graduated from Howard University, where she was in the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and earned a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Kamala has been married to her husband, Doug, for the past six years. She is the stepmother of two children, Ella and Cole, who are her “endless source of love and pure joy.”

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Detroit Rises Through Restorative Brave Conversations: Committed Public and Private System

By Keisha N. Allen, Executive Director, BFDI Training Institute Kerra Bolton, a CNN contributing journalist and Cassidy Friedman, an award-winning docuseries Director came to Detroit looking for proof that Detroit is rising as a restorative city. What they found was so convincing that they were transformed in the process.

They found neighborhood residents trained in restorative practices and serving as Restorative Practices Ambassadors. They found community organizations training their staff teams in adopting the principles of fair process within their corporate culture. They found the Third District Court reframing justice into restorative justice. They found restoratively trained officers within the Detroit Police Department using affective questioning while managing conflict and tension with community members. They found school districts in Detroit and across the county using restorative practices to reduce suspensions in order to keep children in school and learning. They found philanthropic support from foundations like The Skillman Foundation and the Kresge Foundation. They found a village on the rise of becoming a restorative city.

A restorative city is a place where human beings use empathy to humanize each other and have brave conversations that transform behaviors that lead to a civil society. In order for a city to be restorative, leadership must lead the way in challenging policies, procedures and systems that threaten the fabric of inclusion, equity and justice. The fundamental hypothesis of restorative practices is that, “Human beings are happier, more cooperative and more willing to make positive changes in their behaviors when those in positions of authority do things with them rather than to them or for them” (IIRP). The aim of restorative practices is, “To build community by managing conflicts and tensions in order to repair harm and restore relationship” (IIRP). When practitioners use restorative practices as a way of life as opposed to a program – the result is a transformational change. A paradigm shift is manifested in how we think, how we feel and how we communicate.

In this day and time, what does being “restorative” look like? It looks like a world being resilient against a virus that has changed our lives. It looks like peaceful protesting in support of Black Lives Matter! It looks like Detroit Police Officers responding to communities in crisis by extending their arms before pulling their weapons and listening before reacting. In large part, this is due to the movement to create a Restorative Detroit. This has never been more evident than in our Detroit Police Officers.

Commander Eric Ewing, of the Detroit Police Department, recently appeared as a panelist on the virtual World Premiere, Detroit Rising as hosted by Kerra Bolton. During the panel discussion, Commander Ewing had the opportunity to address how Detroiters are handling a world crisis and protesting. He stated: If not for the relationship building which includes restorative practices, the city would have experienced a different outcome. We have built trust through strengthening relationships, listening, transparency, giving people a voice, being respectful and being thoughtful in our decision making. And that is the most powerful thing for a police officer to utilize.

We have to listen to [community members]. If they have an issue, we have to be respectful for what they are trying to tell us and we have to learn from that. Had we not had restorative practices, we probably would have had a very different outcome [during the protest].

Commander Ewing is only one example amongst hundreds of police officers and others that have joined a movement to create a restorative city. Others in this movement include educational arenas such as Detroit Public School Community District, Wayne RESA, Plymouth Canton Community Schools, Hope Academy Public Charter schools, non-profit organizations, communities and many others. Our Third District Court and Care Managed Organizations are now trained in restorative practices. Some of our elected officials, parents and youth have also been trained in restorative practices. Restorative Practices helps to build and strengthen community.

According to Keisha Allen, Executive Director of BFDI Training Institute, “Training alone is not enough. Systems must change. In order for systems to change, the decision makers have to be at the table ready and willing to collapse any threat to the human rights of our citizens.” She goes on to say, “One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is only sending their team to restorative practices trainings. Leaders must also be in the room and fully present because you cannot measure the success of what you do not know.”

Alice G. Thompson, former CEO of Black Family Development, Inc. and current CEO of BFDI Educational Services (BES) is one of the individuals who has been committed to realizing a restorative Detroit --- a city embracing relationships, repairing harm and using fair process. Her influence has brought stakeholders to the table to have brave conversations about our systems and their goals. In 2017, Restorative Practices advocates were successful in influencing legislation passing in the state which states, Michigan “no child can be expelled or suspended from school without first using some type of positive intervention like restorative practices.” Alice noted, “Suspensions do not work. People in authority have too often practiced punishment as opposed to discipline and there is a difference.” She goes on to say, “This is why police officers and educators being trained in restorative practices is critical. Together, they transform the gap from school-to-prison pipeline into school-to-career pathways.”

During this time, our children, our families, our communities and our systems are experiencing crises on many fronts. According to Henry McClendon, Director of Community Engagement for the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), “Never wastes a crisis.” We have a choice as to how we respond to crisis. Detroit Police Officers, educators, elected officials, non-profit organizations and community members have chosen restorative practices to strengthen relationships, repair harm and build community. Detroit IS rising to become a restorative city.

For more information on how you can be trained in restorative practices, please contact Keisha Allen at www.BFDITrainingInsitute.org. She can be reached via email at ­Kallen@BFDITrainingInstitute.org.

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Detroit Women Speak on Racial Divide Local entrepreneur, Khalilah Burt Gaston launches an independently organized series of conversations between Black and White women from Monday, August 17 - Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Modeled after Share The Mic Now, which launched in June 2020, the goal of this local campaign is to center the experiences of Black women in the current conversations about injustice and Khalilah Burt Gaston inequality and to explore the ways in which race and gender shape their experiences- both personally and professionally.

The recent spotlight on the Black Lives Matter movement highlighted the struggles of Black people against the many injustices of our nation, yet many times the conversations have managed to leave Black women, including members of the LGBTQIA community, standing on the outskirts and treated as an afterthought. As the national campaign asserted, “For far too long, Black women’s voices have gone unheard, even though they’ve been using their voices loudly for centuries to enact change.” This collective of conversations prioritize the comfort and safety of Black women and centers their untold stories and experiences as white women shift the focus. The overall premise is that “Black women too” have perspective, struggles and a voice.

Gaston charges Detroit to #KeepSharingtheMic and do the work to create a better tomorrow.

Participants include many local leaders across law, public health, government, business and non-profit sectors including Donna Murray Brown, CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Lauren Hood, Director or New Programs, New Detroit, Palencia Mobley, Deputy Director and Chief Engineer at Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Cathy Clark, Managing Partner, CCR Partners, Lisa Nuszkowski, Founder & Executive Director, MOGO, Detroit Bike Share and Erica Owens, Founder, Frugal on the Fly. To follow the conversations like Share the Mic Now: Detroit on Facebook.

Protect Our Public Schools: Experts Weigh In On Reopening Schools Amid COVID-19 Crisis

By Lindsay Keener Protect Our Public Schools held a webinar last Wednesday exploring important concerns regarding the upcoming school year in relation to the Detroit Public Community District.

The roundtable discussion featured Detroit experts to address COVID-19 worries of Detroiters concerned about DPCD students.

Many of the panelists featured at the event spoke passionately about student safety and premeditated racial discrimination.

“The community has expressed concern as to how it is and why it is, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo Dr. Eric Kessell that the Grosse Pointe School District already said they’re going to shut down, review, and recommend policies and acbut in the same vicinity right across the tions designed to eradicate and prevent street, the Detroit Public Schools are discrimination and racial inequity in opening and operating,” said LaMar Lem- Michigan.” mons, former member of the Michigan Dennis Denno, president of Denno State House of Representatives. “Schools Research and the host of the meeting, provide vital services beyond mere ed- Dr. Eric Kessell, Wayne State University ucation and it is extremely important lecturer, Michigan State Representative that they do open, but if the billionaire Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Dr. Jimmy Womsports entertainment enterprise owners ack, former Democratic State Represenand their millionaire players cannot pro- tative and former Detroit School Board tect themselves from COVID...how do we President, participated in the webinar protect some of the least of these in the with Lemmons.

Detroit area?”

One panelist was appreciative of the With some schools beginning to open governor’s “bold and important step,” but in less than a month, many have raised believed more can be done. concerns about the decision. Questions “Training alone won’t do it; we need about the spread of the virus, it’s fatali- benchmarks and policies that will help ty rate and general safety protocols have transform the outcomes for African been posed by worried Detroiters. Some Americans,” said Gay-Dagnogo. “We want have highlighted the disproportionate ef- to make sure that we follow that up with fects COVID-19 has on minorities. policies that can be measured because Governor Whitmer signed an execu- training alone without tangible ways to tive order recognizing racism as a pub- measure it will only be symbolic and I lic health crisis in Michigan. In addition think it’s time to move beyond symbolto the directive, Whitmer also created ism.” the Black Leadership Advisory Council, Strong criticisms were given to the feda committee set to “act in an advisory eral government and Betsy DeVos, Secrecapacity to the governor and develop,

From The Mouths of Babes: How Kids Feel About Returning To School During The Pandemic

By Lindsay Keener

With the end of summer looming over their heads, Michigan students have a lot of thoughts on the upcoming school year. The most overlooked issue that’s facing these scholars? No one is asking them how they feel.

Michigan elected officials released the MI Safe Schools: Michigan’s 20202021 Return to School Roadmap, a document outlining safety protocols and mandates. Many adults have expressed their concerns, but little consideration has been given to students who are also anxious over the lack of protection against the virus provided to them.

One Detroit Public Schools Community District student isn’t confident the district will be able to ease his fears.

“There are too many safety protocols and steps that they would have to take to get the school up and running, said Aiden Smith, an incoming freshman at Marygrove High School.

Smith went into specifics about sanitation and the spacing issues during students’ lunch period.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a press release detailing the critical importance of education and required regulation pending the reopening of schools. The document outlined key factors that help to ensure student safety. The CDC requested that all administrators encourage everyone in the school and the community to practice preventive behaviors, maintain healthy environments, develop a plan in the event of a positive case and more.

Michigan is now five months into

the COVID-19 pandemic that first hit citizens in March. Similar to the adults around them, students felt a mix of emotions in the early months of quarantine.

Makaela Williams, a 14-year-old rising high school student, was initially glad to leave her classroom behind.

“When school ended last year, I felt really happy because it was presented to me and my class as a break. What was only supposed to be three weeks soon turned into a permanent leave,” said Williams.

News of the school year ending indefinitely quickly changed her mind.

“It became clear to me that I wouldn’t be able to finish learning what I’ve worked so hard for, pertaining to any and all subjects,” she said.

The transition from in-person lessons to virtual learning took some getting used to.

“It was harder to learn. There wasn’t a lot of hands-on interaction, so to say,” Smith recalled. “I feel like everyone was a bit off in the classroom. It took people a couple of days to understand work as opposed to the first hour.”

Many students, shocked by the

abrupt end of classes during the 20192020 calendar year, are looking to neighboring adults and guardians for direction. Smith, a Dean’s list student and perfect attendance awardee, said he learns best when taught by calm, prepared teachers.

“It’ll be too large of a task to make the school safe for students. They’ll be in a panic,” he prophesied. “I feel like it’ll be more stable if they would just give us computers and tablets to use from home as opposed to doing all of these safety risks.” In April, around 51,000 DPSCD students were set to get computer tablets after the district received a $23 million donation.

Many are of the belief that our nation’s anxiety levels are at an all-time high. Various studies have shown the direct effects parental behaviors and social environments have on young and old generations.

Political officials have also been affected by the anxious climate of the collective. Some critics of the government have cited harmful presidential rhetoric as the cause for alleged rushed decisions. The pandemic did not sway Smith, 13, to ignore his less-fortunate classmates.

“I know there are people that are dependent on school lunches and school supplies; things should be done to make sure they are accounted for while everyone helps to prevent the spread of germs,” he said.

Students have credited virtual learning to an increase in personal responsibility and higher knowledge.

Shared sentiments of excitement for academic achievement and social interactions with friends are being expressed.

tary of Education, for efforts made by the White House. Gay-Dagnogo hoped to see a significant change in DeVos’ order of operations.

“We know that she is not astute to serve in that role [as Secretary of Education] and so the games that are being played right now is pitting virtual schools against traditional public schools,” said Gay-Dagnogo. “Betsy DeVos as well Trump, the puppet master, are playing games with the lives of people all over the country.”

Mention was also given to the intersection between focus placed on student safety and the importance of protecting school staff and faculty.

“The concern is probably greater for the adults and staff in the school [than the children],” said Dr. Womack.

“We don’t know a lot about how this virus will affect our children, or how it’s currently affecting our children, but we do know that the adults who contract COVID-19 have a far greater chance of being sick and dying than younger people.”

Gay-Dagnogo urged viewers to remember the sometimes-fatal human domino effect viruses can have.

“There is no way to contain it. In the event someone who is asymptomatic does have it and transfers it, so having many people that live in homes together, that it’s not just a student that may not have a fatal experience, but it’s the teachers and it’s the custodians, it’s the lunch ladies, it’s the family at home,” said Gay-Dagnogo.” So, the contagion level of COVID and the fatality level that it’s had in the African American community, makes it a situation whereby we have to address it and not rush to just reopen schools, but make sure that the safety of both the children and the staff of all of our schools is primary.”

Panelists mirrored many of the concerns felt by community members asking tough, hypothetical questions about the upcoming school year.

“Here’s what I find so challenging.

Although we understand that social distancing, wearing masks, cleaning surfaces is helpful, how do you keep children from exchanging masks? These are children,” said Womack.

Inner cities like Detroit have a unique set of circumstances in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The logistics if you are to reopen, assuming that you have the community transitions in place, those are going to be challenging and those are going to be expensive. So, the resources for the school districts are going to have to come from other sources to be able to protect not just our students, but also teachers and other support staff,” said Dr. Kessell.

Possible alternatives to in-person learning and potential safety protocols were offered for consideration during the session.

“If schools open, and they will in fact have to be opened at some point, we should probably start with those children who most need in-person instruction,” said Dr. Womack. “Let those who are more capable remain at home and do virtual learning. We cannot fool ourselves to believe 30 children sitting in a classroom is a safe environment under any circumstances.”

“I would advocate that we use Saturdays, that we have special tutorial sessions where we’d be using virtual learning, but there will still have to be, maybe three or four times a month, some type of face-to-face contact,” said Lemmons.

Concerns regarding adequate and credible leadership was also a topic of discussion.

Schools are urged to think of the students who, one panelist says, are heavily reliant on the adults around them.

“In order for us to move forward, we have to recognize children are not independent of the adults in their lives and that includes teachers, staff and family or community members,” said Womack.

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Manufacturing Matters!

By Kevin Johnson

Despite our increasingly diversified economy with growing industries such as financial services, food and soft goods, manufacturing still powers Detroit’s economic engine.

It’s an industry – like so many others – that’s been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Michigan Governor Whitmer’s order allowing manufacturing workers to resume work in early May came as good news for several reasons.

Automotive and manufacturing remain the backbone of our regional economy.

Many of our residents’ livelihoods depend on the healthy production of vehicles and auto parts. Detroit, and its people, are critical to the global supply chain.

I’m proud that our Governor’s re-entry decision was based on collaboration and science. With the leadership of the Kevin Johnson UAW, Detroit automakers and industry associations, Gov. Whitmer is ensuring that workers can safely provide for their families and help Michigan power the region’s economic recovery.

As workers return to their manufacturing jobs, we must keep health and safety a priority – not only in providing COVIDsafe work environments, but in all future pandemic-related decisions. As the crisis continues, it’s important that we maintain our “safety first” commitment and never place economic decisions above the wellbeing of our people.

COVID-19 precautions have been implemented in all of our area’s manufacturing facilities. This includes providing personal protective equipment, installing barriers that separate employees clustered together, identifying designated entry points and sanitizing work areas.

Companies are limiting non-essential personnel, screening workers with temperature checks, and asking about possible exposure to the virus – even travel habits. While face masks must be worn at all times, face shields are recommended for those who cannot consistently maintain three feet of separation from other workers.

Lear Corporation led the industry in developing a playbook outlining helpful practices for health and safety procedures, operating discipline and training employees on transmittal, signs and symptoms of COVID-19. GM created a ‘Returning to Work with Confidence,’ booklet that discussed facility ventilation, physical distancing, workforce communication and sanitation procedures for high touch places. Both companies have tracking processes in place in the event of exposure.

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How You Can Support Black-owned Businesses During The COVID-19 Pandemic

By Lindsay Keener August, the last fleeting month of summer and one of Michigan’s hottest, is also National Black Business Month.

A hot topic of discussion in recent years, Black businesses have seen a large increase of support from the African-American community.

Stuck inside and unable to physically shop in stores, some Black people are in search of safe ways to contribute to the success of their favorite Blackowned business.

down by specific requirements, and look for its Black counterpart! (Example: WeBuyBlack. com, affectionately known as the “Black Amazon”).

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Check out local businesses:

Social media applications can also be utilized in the search for smaller businesses.

Users of platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter often plug their business of choice within these sites.

The epicenter of all things Black culture, Detroit is home to some of the world’s favorite Black-owned businesses. One of the city’s most well-known retail brands is Detroit vs. Everybody, a collection of apparel inspired by the Motor City.

Many Detroiters have raved about hometown soul-food restaurant, Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles. Detroit-natives and Black entrepreneurs have also gone on to create household brands; Founder of The Lip Bar, Melissa Butler was able to create an award-winning Black business.

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In the early days of the pandemic, several OEMs and suppliers recalled workers to manufacture PPE – including masks, face shields and protective garments.

FCA, Ford and GM even began producing ventilators, proving again the commitment of Detroit’s original “Big Three” to the safety of our nation, as they did some 80 years ago during World War II. Manufacturing is not only the life blood of Detroit’s economy; it is a collaborative partner with our city and our people. This industry has led the world in creating precautions that are keeping our workers safe, and restarting a global economy derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While we continue to live in the COVID environment, I encourage everyone to remain vigilant about their own safety. We cannot afford to let down our guard for even one minute. Doing so would put at risk the progress our Governor and Mayor have charted in reducing the spread of COVID, and its lethal impact on our people and businesses.

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Should You Invest During A Pandemic?

By Lindsay Keener A carefully crafted financial system and societal staple, money is the ultimate sign of success. During times of economic recession, the currency seems to be in short supply.

COVID-19 has heightened society’s awareness of everyone’s financial status. Some African Americans have seen a change in their income. Others have gained a larger interest in learning more about financial institutions like the Stock Market.

The Motor City, known for its role in the automobile industry, has its own unique history with the stock market.

Home to some of the most well-known automotive stock companies in America including Ford Motor Company, on a list of the 10 most valuable auto companies in the world, which was acknowledged for its improved stock rate.

Stock market rates have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index has reported a record of over 40 percent following the coronavirus. According to experts,

“a market index tracks the performance of a group of stocks, which either represents the market as a whole or a specific sector of the market, like technology or retail companies.” Most stock traders aim to sell stocks for a profit or buy stocks when they are cheap in price.

Due to the quick changing nature of the stock market, there is no guarantee that investing will be a good idea.

Experts urged those who plan to invest during this pandemic, to do research on different companies, diversity your investments and be realistic with your goals. In July, media outlet Forbes, gave specific potential monetary interests for investors. Acknowledgement was given to 401k plans and new upcoming markets.

“During a recession, stock prices are often at their lowest, meaning you can scoop them up for a bargain. Even if you’re investing in index and mutual funds through your 401k or IRA, contributing more to your retirement account now means you’re getting more for your money,” according to an online article on the current stock market.

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Barbershops Continue To Be A Pillar For The Black Community By Discussing Men’s Health, Substance Abuse, And Violence Barbershops have always been a special place in the Black community. While they provide a social atmosphere with areas to play cards, chess and dominoes, they have been considered a safe haven where Blacks could be vulnerable and talk about important issues.

One man in particular is on a mission to engage in courageous conversations around local barbershops in Detroit.

“Youth are concerned about their education, lack of employment opportunities and violence in their community, said Lawrence Kenyatta, Certified Prevention Consultant.

“I want to be the one to let them know they don’t have to be a product of their circumstance or environment.”

Kenyatta, Peer Recovery Coach, author and motivational speaker is reaching out to young black males and adults about the dangers of alcohol and drug use, community policing, men’s health, and violence in the Black community.

As a Prevention Consultant with Spectrum Child and Family Services, a non-profit organization funded by the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), Kenyatta’s job includes partnering with high schools throughout Wayne County to educate them on life skills and drug prevention.

Over the span of 35 years, he’s mentored over 3,000 youth.

“As a barber who’s been in this community for many years, I’ve been able to develop relationships with my customers. Because of this, I’m able to discuss personal topics,” said Herman, owner of Herman’s Barbershop on Detroit’s eastside.

“There are a lot of young men who don’t have fathers in their homes due to incarceration or drug abuse, so many of the mothers

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“I’ve been working with Mr. Kenyatta for the past month educating the community on how they can receive mental health services and other resources during the COVID-19 pandemic,” stated a barber from Heavy Weight Cuts.

If you’d like to get in on the conversation, Kenyatta will be at the following Barbershops:

•H eavy Weight Cuts – 8008 Kercheval, Detroit, MI -August 6, 2020 at 3p-4p •C adillac Styles – 9920 Kercheval, Detroit, MI -August 6, 2020 – 4p-5p •T ommie’s Barbershop -8971 Linwood, Detroit, MI – August 6, 2020 – 5p-6p •H eavy Weight Cuts – 8008 Kercheval, Detroit, MI -August 13, 2020 at 3p-4p •C adillac Styles – 9920 Kercheval, Detroit, MI -August 13, 2020 – 4p-5p •H erman’s Barbershop – 19149 Van Dyke, Detroit, MI – August 13, 2020 – 5p-6p The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is the largest and most diverse Community Mental Health system offering integrated health care in Michigan. Through programs and services that utilize promising best practices we promote a community that is supportive and embraces people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorder. We offer help with Infant Mental Health, Supportive Housing, and Recovery to support self-determination and improve the health, safety and quality of life for nearly 75,000 people and their families.

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Defunding & Dreams for a Safer Community

By Eric Doeh I once believed that only in my dreams a black man would become President of the United States. Now, eleven years after that dream was realized, we are facing our darkest fears, testing our resiliency, challenging our leadership and defining what it means to protect and serve our communities.

We are on the precipice of a defining moment.

When I came to this country at age eleven, the hope of a better future was the mantra that resonated in my ears.

A better future shaped by my mother’s tireless work in nursing homes taking care of white Eric Doeh folks. A future built on the foundation of God, country, family, character and education—the basic building blocks constructed by my father and grandfather.

As a former state and federal prosecutor, and a widower to a former Detroit Police Officer who served for over twenty years, the time for change is now. The time is always right, to do what is right. There are some people who do evil things to others. We need to protect our communities against such people. To my law enforcement friends and colleagues, the community will support you when you see yourself as part of the community. Like many of you who are husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers, who simply want to make it home safely, black men want to make it home safely.

For some of my law enforcement friends and colleagues who believe that the protest against injustices and the words “Black Lives Matter” is somehow an affront on them, or an indictment on them, or a disrespect to them, my response to them is - challenge yourself to look deeper and create change. This is a systemic problem. A profession that a significant population of its rank cannot come to the reality that there is a major problem amongst some of its members, is a profession marred by disillusionment.

If the murder of George Floyd did not shake your foundation or send shockwaves to your conscience, there isn’t enough ink that I can put to paper to

awaken you. When the guy who is supposed to be the good guy, snuffs out the life of an innocent man for all of us to see around the world, an imbalance is caused and must be set right. This imbalance has existed for too long and some of us have pretended and even closed our eyes to its presence. Some of us have defended and perpetuated this systemic act of injustice and even violence, as if somehow it would be corrected by someone else, or worse, rested on the notion that it affects someone else.

For those who are advocating for defunding the police, a hacksaw approach to an issue that may require a scalpel, is not the panacea. We have seen the effects of budget shortfall on poorer communities and crime rate. Better recruiting practices, better community policing, better engagement of community leaders, resident requirements for police officers (or at least a significant percentage within the department), holding police chiefs and other ranking officers accountable, standard police practices set by local, state, and federal leadership, and tougher legislation aimed at prosecuting officers who break the law and violate the rights of people, are just a few areas where changes will lead to a better relationship.

Police agencies throughout the nation are trained in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention and mental health first aid. If defunding the police involves allocating appropriate funding for mental health services, you have my support. Over 80% of persons charged with misdemeanor offenses who are housed in the Wayne County Jail have mental health challenges. Investing in programming that prioritizes mental-health treatment and early prevention would help lessen the strain on police services and give treatment to persons in need.

There are some outstanding law enforcement officers, I married one. My wife not only encouraged me, but motivated me to become a better person each and every day. One of the many things I admired about her was the fact that she was never an enabler, bashful or reluctant to call me out when my actions were ill-fated or simply wrong.

That’s what a good partner and teammate does, they step in to correct you when you step out of line.

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Trump’s Housing Announcement Seen as So Racist, “It’s ‘Not Even A Dog Whistle Anymore’

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

President Donald Trump has rolled back a Barack Obama-era housing rule intended to halt racial segregation and eliminate racial disparities in American suburbs.

Trump announced on Wednesday, July 29, that he officially eliminated the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule that Obama put in place in 2015.

The rule required local governments to identify and address racial segregation patterns outlawed under the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

The law tied federal funding to efforts to bridge inequalities.

The AFFH helped low-income and minority households, many of whom now face housing uncertainty because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Some interpret the move as an attempt to stoke fears in Trump’s base, which could drive supporters to the polls in November.

To others, the president is no longer using dog whistles. Instead, it’s apparent he has issued a clarion call for white supremacists and other racists that African Americans and other non-whites represent a danger to suburbia.

That the formal announcement of the rule change came on the day before Obama eulogized Rep. John Lewis (DGa.) in Atlanta, wasn’t lost on many who expressed exasperation with the president.

“Oh my. I mean, it’s not even a dog whistle anymore,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) wrote on Twitter. “Our president is now a proud, vocal segregationist.”

“Vile, despicable, racist,” Diane Yentel, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, tweeted about the decision.

“Secretary [Ben] Carson has worked to undermine fair housing since the day he stepped into the HUD building, so this action is not surprising. But it is abhorrent for Trump to use a critical fair housing tool for election year race-baiting, particularly during a time of reckoning for racial injustices,” Yentel said.

Trump called the rule a threat to “the

suburban way of life.”

“I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low-income housing built in your neighborhood,” the president tweeted.

Trump continued to brag about the move during a campaign stop in Midland, Texas. “I ended it two days ago. I signed out the bill. I signed out the article, the rule,” Trump declared. “And it was a bad rule, and it was causing tremendous housing prices going down and crime going up. I ended it. It had been hell for suburbia, now enjoy your life. Now we don’t win the election, that’s going to be reinstituted.”

“You know the suburbs; people fight all of their lives to get into the suburbs and have a beautiful home. There will be no more low-income housing forced into the suburbs.”

Carson added that the AFFH rule was unworkable and “ultimately a waste of time for localities to comply with.”

ABC News reported that Trump is again “counting on the suburban voters he won in 2016 – apparent by his repeated false and fear-invoking claims that Democrats want to ‘abolish’ suburbs – but his divisive rhetoric may not be working this time around.”

The network cited a recent ABC News/ Washington Post poll showing the president trailing Biden in those neighborhoods by 9 percent – the most significant margin in the suburbs that polls had recorded since the 1980s when Republicans were winning there by double digits.

ABC News further reported that a New York Times/Siena College poll from June found 38 percent of voters in the suburbs approve of Trump’s job performance compared with 59 percent who disapprove.

The key demographic disapproved of Trump’s handling of recent protests and race relations by an even wider margin, according to the Times.

Meanwhile, The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law said the elimination of the Obama-era housing rule would “eviscerate all oversight of state and local government compliance with fair housing laws.”

“It’s a full-frontal assault on the rule of law,” the group wrote. “The civil rights movement will fight this tooth and nail.”

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Detroit Jazz Festival Presented by Rocket Mortgage and Detroit A.C.E. Announce Artist Chosen to Design 2020 Poster

Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation President and Artistic Director Chris Collins announced the artist who will design the 2020 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage Festival Poster.

Sanders “Skip” Bryant, an accomplished artist and designer in commercial and theatre arenas who has created visual designs for Coca-Cola, Comcast, Michael Jackson, Tyler Perry, Sean Combs, LL Cool J and racing legend Roger Penske, was chosen for his powerful concept that embraced the joy of jazz in a pandemic.

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“For 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival poster has been a widely esteemed tradition among jazz patrons across the world,” said Collins. “This year’s exciting collaboration with Detroit ACE propagates that legacy even more. We congratulate Sanders “Skip” Bryant for capturing the spirit and vision of this year’s jazz festival and welcome him to the long line of local, national and international past poster artists.”

All proceeds from sales of the poster will be donated by the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation to the Detroit Arts Fund to benefit local arts and artists.

Bryant will earn a $10,000 commission. The poster will be unveiled to the public in a special event on August 21.

Bryant, who helped shape the urban theater industry in the United States, spent more than 20 years designing national touring stage sets, scenic art, logos and graphic packages for productions such as Sean “Diddy” Combs (Super Bowl XL Diddy’s House), LL Cool J (10 Tour), Jaime Foxx (Unforgettable Tour), Mary J. Blige (MJB Tour), Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Marquis Houston, Katt Williams (2015 Conspiracy Theory Tour) as well as theatrical productions with playwrights such as Ron Milner (Inner City Miracles: Judge Greg Mathis Story), TD Jakes (Woman Thou Art Loosed), Motown Producer Mickey Stevenson (Sing Sista Sing) and Morris Chestnut’s Love in the Nick of Tyme. Bryant also has done Emmy-award winning work for the City of Detroit, where he works in Detroit Media Services.

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Movie Nights At Campus Martius

By Lindsay Keener The days of soft cushioned seats and warm, buttery popcorn aren’t over thanks to Detroit’s coveted downtown hotspot. Lovers of all things cinematic can find refuge from the shutdown with the help of Campus Martius Movie Nights- Movie Nights in the D, a summertime film screening series.

Detroiters can see their box-office favorites and other award-winning films on the big screen until August 29. Enhanced by the warm weather and city atmosphere, these famous motion pictures shown in Campus Martius have been a hit for years. Sponsored by the Downtown Detroit Partnership, this entertaining event is free to all.

As with any social gathering, Campus Martius Movie Nights comes with a few rules and regulations. The Downtown Detroit Partnership asks that movie goers abide by the following requests: Detroiters are urged to stay home if feeling ill, all attendees must wear a mask, maintain 6-feet of physical distancing, and frequently use hand washing stations located in every park.

Film showings occur each Saturday with two showtimes for every film. The first showing begins at 3 p.m. and the last happens at 8 p.m. Detroiters must register in advance. Tickets, free of purchase, can be obtained with this link. Detroiters looking for convenient parking near Campus Martius, can use the application Parkwhiz.

The following movies will be showing in the upcoming weeks:

Saturday, August 8 at 3p & 8p

Frozen II Saturday, August 15 at 3p & 8p

Ocean’s 8 Saturday, August 22 at 3p & 8p

Ford V Ferrari Saturday, August 29 at 3p & 8p

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Expect the unexpected. Most of the time when you shop, you’re looking for something you already know you need or want, but a website like Woot! also allows you to step into the unknown and buy a mystery box of items, referred to as a “Bag o’ Crap.” These “BOCs” are random items that are silly, fun and can sometimes be exactly what you need to make your day and help you save.

Join in on the forum fun. You can find various forums online that cover a variety of topics, including some for the online shopping community. For example, some sites allow you to engage in discussions on threads, swap different items, share reviews of products and more. Forums can be a fun way to uncover more tips for saving online from other experienced shoppers.

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Combine membership perks. If you shop online often, there’s a fairly good chance you, or someone who you know, is an Amazon Prime member. As a subsidiary of the e-commerce site, Woot! offers special perks to members including free shipping and exclusive discounts.

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Detroit Jazz Festival From page B-1 Bryant, whose company PIKS is his nickname spelled backwards, grew up in Detroit and said that background has influenced an urban style that can be seen in his work. He cut his teeth as an airbrush artist and developed a national reputation for innovative concepts that became an industry standard for concerts, festivals and clubs across the country.

The Clark Sisters, Collaborate With Faith Evans, Kierra Sheard and Snoop Dogg for New Single, “His Love” Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel released The Clark Sisters’ newest single, “His Love” featuring Hip Hop icon Snoop Dogg today.

This is the second single from their critically acclaimed album The Return, preceded only by “Victory” that ranked #1 on Gospel Billboard in June 2020. “His Love” is an up tempo melody with a positive reminder that God’s love “lasts forever, even when you feel like giving up joy comes in the morning...”

The legendary group felt it is important to remind the world, in the mist of civil unrest and disparities, that “His love is all you need...”

“His Love” was a collaborative effort between family and industry friends to make this epic song possible. Group members Karen Clark Sheard and Dorinda Clark Cole wrote the chorus, while R&B singer Faith Evans wrote the first verse and label mate Kierra Sheard wrote the second verse. J Drew Sheard II, who produced the full track, wanted to add something special, and decided to reach out to Snoop Dogg, who then wrote his

own verse.

Snoop Dogg is the only feature on the entire album, and is a longtime fan of The Clark Sisters. In 2018, Snoop Dogg featured the group on two songs on his album, Snoop Dogg Presents: Bible of Love (“Pure Gold” and “Blessed and Highly Favored”), and Sheard II felt he would be the perfect addition to “His Love”.

In a recent interview on The Real, group member Karen Clark Sheard recounts her first conversation with the famous rapper. She mentioned his desire to honor his grandmother with some of the music she played in his early years, and The Clark Sisters are part of that narrative. When asked of his motivation behind the collaboration Sheard II, shares, “It is important that the message of God’s love is spread beyond the church walls, and who better to do it than The Clark Sisters with Snoop Dogg?”

Sanders hadn’t received any formal art education until being accepted at age 25 into Detroit’s Center for Creative Studies (now the College for Creative Studies) Industrial Design program, one of the most prestigious and challenging design curriculum’s in the world. Recruited to the design studio with only raw talent he studied interior design, product design and transportation design, trained among classmates that are now some of today’s top automotive designers.

The announcement comes just weeks after the festival announced that it would be virtual this year in recognition of current city, state and federal safety guidelines for public gatherings during the pandemic.

All performances will be streamed or broadcasted LIVE (no replays or on-demand) from indoor stages at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center with no audiences and will be closed to the public.

Jazz enthusiasts will be able to view or listen to performances for free in a number

of ways including: Channel 22, the city’s new Arts and Entertainment Channel; the Festival’s social media channels (Facebook Live and Instagram); on public radio and television stations; and on the DetroitJazzFest LIVE! app.

“This virtual format marries convenience with the excitement of a live performance that embodies the constant innovation in Detroit,” Jasmin DeForrest, Director of Community Sponsorships at the Quicken Loans Community Fund, said last month.

“JazzFest will be paving the way and reaching jazz lovers on a worldwide scale through this virtual format. Once again, we are pleased to highlight the festival and Detroit as a whole through music, art and celebration.”

The Poster Selection Committee was composed of Collins, former Jazz Festival Chairwoman Sharon Banks, Shaun Wilson and artist Sabrina Nelson.

The choice of this year’s poster artist came after an open call co-sponsored by Detroit ACE (Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship). Dozens of artists offered concepts for this unique year, in which the poster had to not only reflect the artistic tradition of jazz festival posters but reflect the pathos of life in a global pandemic.

The 2020 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage will take place on the same dates (Labor Day weekend, Sept.

4-7) on three indoor large sound stages set up at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Each stage will mimic the size, sound, lighting, crew and gear of our traditional Festival stages.

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“His Love” is also available to download or stream on all digital streaming platforms.

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ith many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs.

From homemade sourdough to elaborate multi-course dinners, the kitchen has become a place for creativity for many.

However, since summer brings all sorts of fun and outdoor activities, busy families may be looking for ways to spend less time in the kitchen without compromising on quality or flavor. Try to work smarter, not harder, and let your local grocery store do some of the heavy lifting.

Starting with pre-packaged salads, casseroles, fresh-baked breads or prepared items from the deli case, like a rotisserie chicken, opens an array of possibilities for quick family meals. For example, Signature Cafe and Signature Select, available exclusively at Albertsons and Safeway stores, can be your go-to for meal solutions, and you can find these products at a value compared to many leading national brands without giving up the quality you crave. With products available across the entire store, you can find easy-to-implement recipe hacks the whole family can enjoy.

Serving up a tasty and comforting dinner can be as easy as mixing together fresh ingredients like pre-made macaroni and cheese, rotisserie chicken, frozen broccoli and topping your dish with cracker crumbs in this Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese.

You’ll have food on the table in less than 30 minutes and more time to spend with family and friends.

With the resources available at your neigh­borhood store, you can build restaurant-quality Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Nashville-Style Dressing at home by visiting the deli department for fried chicken and swinging by the bakery for a loaf of European-style bread. Crunchy fried chicken, cool lettuce, crisp pickles and spicy dressing including a handful of pantry staples make for the perfect flavor and texture combination.

End the day with a Neapolitan-Style Milkshake as classic flavors come together with vanilla bean ice cream, fudge striped shortbread cookies, strawberry preserves and whole milk. This ice cream treat is an indulgence that blends in a flash.

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Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray

2 packages (12 ounces each) Signature Cafe Classic Macaroni and Cheese

1 cup frozen broccoli

2 Signature Cafe Whole Roasted Chicken Breasts (about 1 cup), skin removed and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup cracker crumbs Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat 6-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Add macaroni and cheese, broccoli and chicken, stirring to combine until well incorporated. Top with cracker crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Nashville-Style Dressing Servings: 2

Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 1/2 cup Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise, plus additional (optional)

4 slices Signature Select Artisan French or Italian Bread

2 pieces hand-breaded Signature Cafe Fried Chicken Breast, cut into slices

1 cup lettuce mix

8 sweet or dill pickle chips To make Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise: In bowl, combine mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.

To make Spicy Chicken Sandwiches: Spread Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise onto bread slices. Arrange sliced chicken on half the bread slices and place lettuce and pickle chips on other half.

Dress with additional Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise, if desired. Fold sand­wiches together, spear with toothpick and slice diagonally.

Neapolitan-Style Milkshake Servings: 2-4

4 scoops (1/2 cup each) Signature Select Vanilla or Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

6 Signature Select Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies

4 tablespoons Signature Select Strawberry Preserves 1 1/2 cups whole milk, plus additional (optional) In blender, process ice cream, cookies, strawberry preserves and whole milk.

If desired, add milk to achieve desired thickness.

Serve in chilled glasses.

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The DPW Supervisor will perform other public works activities. Candidates must have graduated from high school, five (5) years of experience in a DPW with specific experience in Highway and Parks or related experience, five (5) years’ experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance. Preferred candidate will have a Michigan S-2 water certification.

Hourly wage is $24.40 to $30.47 commensurate with experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA, and Retirement Plans are available. Visit www.ferndalemi.gov/jobs to apply.

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Warren, MI, General Motors. Engr, dvlp, test, integrate &deliver OTA update firmware for psgr vehicle embedded telematics &infotainment ECUs incldg In Vehicle (IV) Infotainment, Communication Gateway &Center Stack Modules, using C/C++11 language, in Android, Linux &QNX multi-threaded RTOS, in Agile methodology, for future MY vehicle programs &global markets (N.A., China, Europe, &RoW).

Use State Machine, Threads, Socket programming, Mutex, Semaphore &message queues for SW dvlpmt. Design, dvlp, validate &execute UDS OBD &Off Board Diagnostics apps over IV networking protocols incldg CAN &Automotive Ethernet (DoIP &Socket Adapter) using C/C++. Master, Electrical or Computer Engrg, or related. 12 mos exp as Engineer or Developer, using State Machine, Threads, Socket programming, Mutex, Semaphore &message queues for SW dvlpmt, or related. Mail resume to Ref# 2229-206, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Senior Software Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Design, dvlp, integrate, &test major HMI enhancements, resolve complex production problems, &launch new features for psgr vehicle embedded ECU modules in Center Stack Modules, IP clusters, head up displays, audio/radios, tuners (AM/FM, SiriusXM), incldg Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Navi, Apple Carplay &Android Auto Apps, OnStar &radio speech rec, Alexa &Google home interaction, &V2BO connectivity, &related in-vehicle infotainment syss in Realtime Embedded Sys/Android platform, in Java, J2EE, Enterprise Java Beans, kotlin, JSON, SQL &Assembly languages, using Android Studio, DOORS/RTC/Rational Qlty Mgr, Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, OpenGrok, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, VSpy, Vehicle Simulator, &DPS tools. Assure full life-cycle of assigned domains, incldg reqmts, sys design, dvlpmt, review, testing, deployment, &maintenance of infotainment SW embedded in vehicle cmpnts. Master, Computer Science, Computer Engrg, Computer &Info. Sciences, Info.

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Senior Design Release Engineer Fuel Delivery Systems Warren, MI, General Motors. Design, validate, release, &assure strategic direction of U.S., global &emerging market Spark Ignition Direct Injection gasoline engine fuel injection HW incldg fuel pumps/injectors/rails &sensors, according to vehicle program timing reqmts, from concept to production, &aligned to meet performance, safety (incldg FMVSS), &strict technical &regional reqmts &standards, using UGNX, Tc, Tc Vismockup, INCA, &E2 tools. Conceptualize, design, validate &release GM proprietary engine fuel injection cmpnts to meet Subsys Tech. Spec. of propulsion sys projects. Benchmark critical emission control technologies &recommend fuel injection HW to meet emission regs EPA &European Union. Use DFMEA, DFM, GD&T, statistical &simulation tools such as MINITAB &MATLAB to design &evaluate various fuel injection sys concepts. Master, Mechanical, Automotive, Mfg Engrg, or related. 12 mos exp as Engineer, Design Engr, or related, designing or releasing gasoline or diesel engine fuel injection HW incldg fuel pumps/injectors/rails &sensors, from concept to production, using UGNX, Tc Vismockup, &INCA tools, or related. Mail resume to Ref#861, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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Lead Test Engineer Warren, MI, General Motors. Perform, validate &coordinate Back Office functional safety reqmts of conventional &autonomous psgr car, SUV &truck semi-autonomous safety critical features such as Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control, Automated Park Assist, Collision Imminent Braking, &Lane Centering Control in C, Java, QNX, Linux &Android languages, in Android-KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow OS &in Bosch QNX–QT platforms, using DOORS/RTC/QM, TFS, Jira, DPS, D-Link, VehicleSpy, WINSCP, Android SDK, Putty, REST Postman, Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, &ATT tools.

Collaborate w/ cross functional teams incldg Dvlpmt, Sys/Network Engrg, Product, Ops, &Customer Support, performing cybersecurity testing, penetration testing &sys integration validation for Center Stack Module (CSM), Central Gateway Module (CGM), Body Control Module (BCM), Telematics &Vehicle Communication Processor. Support in vehicle safety critical testing &validation of Super Cruise features &Ultra Cruise in MI, IL & GA ~4 wks P/YR (equal to ~8% annual travel). Master, Computer Science/Applications/Engrg, or related.

12 mos exp as Engineer, Computer Sys Anlyst, Tech Lead, or related, collaborating w/ cross functional teams incldg Dvlpmt &Sys Engrg, performing cybersecurity testing, penetration testing &sys integration validation for CSM, CGM, BCM, &Communication Processor, or related.

Mail resume to Ref#1700-101, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

Senior Quality Test Engineer General Motors, Detroit, MI. Define &evaluate functional testing of mobile apps for Android &iPhone iOS platforms. Perform Quality Assurance functions incldg planning, strategy, test cases execution, tools, QA issue prioritization &resolution facilitation, in Agile methodology.

Validate story acceptance criteria to ensure they are documented &achievable. Create test cases during Sprint planning sessions for global regions.

Automate mobile app test cases requiring redundant testing for Android &iOS platforms using Java programming &Perfecto/Appium tools.

Ensure reqmts are clear &have documented test cases to validate release content. Provide technical subject matter expertise for E2E sys cmpnts (Mobile App &Infotainment) &how they integrate together to test whole ecosystem effectively. Execute test cases to test security vulnerabilities of Rest APIs using Charles Proxy &fiddler tools. Establish &document test artifacts for business reqmts, organizing, prioritizing, planning deliverable goals, making decisions &evaluating information to attain project qlty objectives. Bachelor, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engrg, or related. 60 mos exp as Test Engineer, or related, planning &executing test cases, QA issue prioritization, &establishing &documenting test artifacts for business reqmts, &planning deliverable goals, or related. Mail resume to Ref#2414-101, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-C66, Detroit, MI 48265.

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4 Hot Home Renovation Trends This Summer

(StatePoint) Whether building a home from scratch, doing a complete renovation or simply refreshing a room or two, you can take your project to the next level with some design inspiration.

As one half of HGTV’s “The Cousins” and the founder of Lilyshea Development LLC, John Colaneri is well-versed in top design trends. Having recently purchased a 1960s-era rambler with the goal of taking it down to the studs and remaking it, Colaneri is sharing insights and ideas to help you create a unique space in your own home where all the elements blend together: • Color pop. Find a color to carry throughout the entire home.

While many people typically look to paint doors and trim white, consider being creative here.

“For my home, which has an open concept floor plan, I knew that I wanted to use a dark color for trim and doors in order to enhance other design elements, such as my kitchen island and hood,” says Colaneri.

• Something old, something new. Achieving a blend of old and new can bring warmth and texture to otherwise ascetic spaces and design elements.

“I love contemporary design, but my true passion is blending old and new together. For the main entry and hallway, I installed reclaimed natural wood to add warmth and character to the space,” says Colaneri. “Likewise, I selected industrial-style light fixtures that boast traditional touches.”

• Let it shine. Blurring that line between the indoors and outside can make a space feel larger and PHOTO SOURCE: Getty Images more inviting. To do this, Colaneri suggests replacing old windows with those that bring in more natural light.

“I chose black trim to give my windows a contemporary look and allow them to be a focal point, but I went with a farmhouse-style grille for a traditional feel,” he says. “I also changed the rear windows into sliding doors, which made a huge difference by offering more outdoor access and light.”

Colaneri chose to work with Renewal by Andersen because of the quality of the products and the fact that it’s a one-stop shop, which can simplify a home renovation during these uncertain times.

“This is the first time I had one company handle so many aspects of my project,” he says. “You need to have a professional team that thinks of all the small things that can go wrong and reacts before they happen.”

• Customized Tiling. Tiles are a great way to customize a space so that it’s truly yours.

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“Since I have three different design styles pervasive in my home -- contemporary, rustic and industrial, I wanted the tiles to reflect this,” says Colaneri, who chose different effects for his daughter’s bathroom, the master bathroom and his home’s entryway, where he used a hexagon marble tile that blends into the wood floor.

To learn more about Colaneri’s project and read about more ways to freshen up your space, visit getinspiredwithjohn.com.

When it comes to a renovation, it’s all about potential. With a little vision, you can transform your home into something that you never thought possible.

Fire Safety for Furry Family Members (Family Features) If you have a fire escape plan in place for your home, you’re steps ahead of many Americans. According to the National Fire Protection Association, only 30% of American households have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. It’s important for families to stay ahead of the curve and be prepared in the event of a fire.

If an emergency occurs, every member of the household should be accounted for, including pets.

Every year, 500,000 pets suffer from smoke inhalation and 40,000 die due to home fires, according to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. With 90% of pet owners stating they consider their animals members of the family, according to UBS, it is important to be prepared to rescue four-legged friends when disaster strikes.

“Pets are part of our families, so it’s important to recognize they’re vulnerable to the same fire risks as people,” said Sharon Cooksey, Kidde’s fire safety expert. “There are simple ways to keep pets safe at home. Most importantly, recognize every second counts in case of fire, so pet owners should install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as well as fire extinguishers. Make sure alarms are replaced every 10 years and fire extinguishers every 12 years.”

Protect your pet – and your human family – with these tips.

Minimize smoke alarm reactions. Dogs may become unsettled or anxious when a smoke alarm sounds, running and hiding rather than heading toward the door. Particularly if your pet shows signs of agitation when you test the alarm, enlist assistance from professional trainers to help your canine friend learn how to properly respond. Some websites offer online tips, too.

Use window cling alerts. In an

emergency, first responders need to be able to quickly assess the number of pets in a home. Consider attaching a non-adhesive decal to a window near your front door to let rescuers know how many animals are inside.

Account for pets in evacuation plans. Pets should always be included in a family’s evacuation plan. Always involve your pets and stay aware of their typical hiding spots or safe places where they often nap, in case you must evacuate quickly. Be sure to practice your evacuation plan periodically.

Also assign a family member to be responsible for each pet’s escape.

Keep an emergency kit with food, medication, a leash and collars near the exit.

Keep alarms current. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced after 10 years.

In addition to testing alarms once each week, check the manufacture date on your smoke and car-

bon monoxide alarms to make sure they’re current. If they’re older than 10 years of age, it’s time to replace them. Some options, like Kidde’s Wire-Free Interconnected Alarms, feature built-in 10-year sealed batteries and offer simple setup without the hassle of hardwiring or a Wi-Fi connection.

Plan ahead for emergency care. If the unthinkable happens, make sure your pets will be cared for. Save contact information for your veterinarian in a place where you and other family members can easily access it, such as your phone contacts list or a cloudbased shared file. Research local boarding options, hotels that allow pets and friends or family members who might take in your pet temporarily. Also be sure your pet’s microchip information is current in case you become separated in an emergency.

For more pet fire safety tips, visit Kidde.com/petsafety.

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